Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Eagan for 2026. The Community Tree Lighting fills the newly reopened Eagan Community Center with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, crafts and s’mores on Tuesday, December 1, and Old Fashioned Holiday brings Santa, his reindeer and a hayride to Historic Holz Farm on Sunday, December 6. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Minnesota Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Eagan
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Eagan
- Community Tree Lighting: Tuesday, December 1, 4 to 6:30 pm, free
- Tree lights up at 5 pm, Mr. and Mrs. Claus all evening
- Old Fashioned Holiday: Sunday, December 6, noon to 3 pm at Holz Farm
- Every date checked on the City of Eagan site on Nov 11
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Eagan Community Tree Lighting
- When: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 4 to 6:30 pm (tree lighting at 5 pm)
- Where: Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Eagan lights its community tree at 5 pm with a short speech from the mayor, and this year the evening doubles as the grand reopening party for the Eagan Community Center.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus visit the whole night, kids make a free craft in the Multi-Purpose Room, s’mores are on the back patio, and The Blast indoor playground is free to enter, with optional sensory bags.
Parent tip: Come at 4 pm to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus before the 5 pm lighting crowd, then head out to the back patio for s’mores.
- Host
- City of Eagan Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121 (opens in maps)
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Farm holiday
Old Fashioned Holiday at Holz Farm
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, noon to 3 pm (Santa until 2:45 pm)
- Where: Historic Holz Farm Park, 4665 Manor Dr, Eagan, MN 55123 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Check the City of Eagan Holz Farm page for any fee
- Ages: All ages
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Historic Holz Farm, a 1940s era farmstead run with the Friends of the Farm, turns into a winter scene for one afternoon with a self-guided tour of the grounds and a hayride.
Santa and his reindeer come down from the North Pole for photos on the farmhouse porch, and families warm up with s’mores around the bonfire.
Parent tip: Everything is outdoors, so dress kids in snow pants and boots, and get in line for porch photos with Santa before 2:45 pm.
- Host
- City of Eagan Parks and Recreation and Friends of the Farm (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Historic Holz Farm Park, 4665 Manor Dr, Eagan, MN 55123 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Minnesota Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Eagan Christmas event for kids happens
Do the indoor tree lighting on a weeknight, then save the Sunday afternoon of December 6 for the outdoor hayride and Santa on the porch at Holz Farm.
- Eagan Community Tree LightingEagan · Dec 1
- Old Fashioned Holiday at Holz FarmEagan · Dec 6
Looking further afield? Our Minnesota Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Lakeville, Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Delano. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Eagan Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Eagan this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Eagan for 2026, both from the City of Eagan: the Community Tree Lighting on December 1 and Old Fashioned Holiday at Holz Farm on December 6.
When is the Eagan tree lighting in 2026?
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 4 to 6:30 pm at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway. The tree is lit at 5 pm and the event is free.
Is Santa at the Eagan Community Tree Lighting?
Yes. Mr. and Mrs. Claus are there from 4 to 6:30 pm, along with a free kids craft, apple cider, s’mores and free entry to The Blast.
When is Old Fashioned Holiday at Holz Farm?
Sunday, December 6, 2026, from noon to 3 pm at Historic Holz Farm, 4665 Manor Drive. Santa is there until 2:45 pm.
Who do I contact about Eagan holiday events?
Eagan Parks and Recreation at recreation@eaganmn.gov, or call 651-675-5500.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Minnesota?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Minnesota Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Eagan on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.